![]() The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This is a very rare and highly desired vintage diver, and in great shape to boot. However, a good polish to the crystal should help to show that killer dial. ![]() The acrylic crystal looks original, but has some issues which are clearly shown in the pictures. The internal rotating bezel is clean and in great shape. The black dial looks clean, with perfect patina on the lume plots. The case is unpolished with nice sharp edges, something you rarely see on this model for some reason. The crowns are both large, with the classic Super Compressor crosss-hatching as well as the Enicar logo on the. ![]() This is the large, 42mm Super Compressor, and the nearly impossible to find Ultradive version with the thick and unique crown guard between the dual crowns. Once again, saving the best for last! Here we have the rare and beautiful vintage Enicar Sherpa Ultradive Super Compressor. View auction here Vintage Enicar Sherpa Ultradive And on top of this minty fresh beauty, it comes with the full kit, inner and outer boxes, guarantee and instruction booklets, hangtag, price tag and even the original signed leather strap and buckle! Really tough to top a mint, full set like this. Like all the Accutron 214’s, this has the battery hatch on the back as well as the fold-out time setting mechanism. The bright white dial has slim markers and slim black hands, with an applied steel Accutron symbol and logo at 9 o’clock that give it a unique look. This vintage 1971 Accutron 214 is Spartan in its design, with a simple round steel case with wide bezel and slim, angular lugs. The watch is powered by a Lemania CH27 manual wind movement that is clean and runs well per the seller.įrom a busy 1940s chronograph with patina to a super clean, almost Bauhaus style Accutron. The printing on the dial is still quite readable and the diamond hands are lume filled and also in sweet shape. I’m not always a fan of dial patina, but this one looks pretty darn cool. The pulsations dial is original, with a beautiful patina that gives the whole watch an incredible look. ![]() The steel case is really nice, with some pitting that is to be expected from a watch this age, with big lugs and classic 1940’s rectangular chrono pushers. Speaking of timeless classics, check out this vintage Lemania chronograph…wow! This circa 1940’s chronograph is a beauty, with stunning patina. View auction here Vintage Lemania Chronograph The LeCoultre Memovox is a timeless classic, and this is a great example. There is no movement picture, but the seller states the watch runs and works. The center portion of the dial has an arrow on it and rotates with the second crown to set the alarm time. The silver dial looks original and is mint, with slim applied gold markers and a date window at 3 o’clock. The bezel is nice and wide and the slim lugs really set the bezel off. ![]() The case looks to be unpolished with no wearthrough on the gold plating. This example in 10k yellow gold fill is in excellent condition and is a real looker. The LeCoultre Memovox is easily the most famous and recognizable vintage alarm watch. To top it all off, the watch comes complete with the original inner and outer boxes, and the guarantee and instruction booklets. The watch is powered by the workhorse Valjoux 7736 manual wind movement, the same movement found in vintage Heuer chronographs among other brands. The hour and minute hands are bright red and the chrono seconds hand is white, giving the watch a bold and colorful look. The blue dial with three white subdials is a beauty and in great condition. The elapsed time bezel has a few marks but is otherwise in good shape. The large square steel case has some honest wear, but is unpolished and exhibits the original brushed finish. Starting this week off strong with an unusual vintage Girard Perregaux chronograph complete with boxes and papers. EBay Finds is back! This bi-monthly installment will feature a selection of watches currently listed on eBay that have caught the eye of editor Christoph McNeil ( If you come across any hidden gems on the ‘Bay drop us a note at for potential inclusion! Vintage Girard Perregaux Chronograph ![]()
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